NRJ GROUP (NRG.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:NRG - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0000121691 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, NRG scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NRG was compared to 65 industry peers in the Media industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making NRG a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. NRG may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth Finally NRG also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, NRG could be worth investigating further for value and dividend investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year NRG was profitable.
NRG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years NRG has been profitable.
NRG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of NRG (5.60%) is better than 78.46% of its industry peers.
NRG has a Return On Equity (7.16%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
NRG has a Return On Invested Capital (5.29%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NRG is below the industry average of 8.66%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.29%) for NRG is above the 3 year average (4.27%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.6% | ||
| ROE | 7.16% | ||
| ROIC | 5.29% |
ROA(3y)3.99%
ROA(5y)3.85%
ROE(3y)5.24%
ROE(5y)5.1%
ROIC(3y)4.27%
ROIC(5y)3.25%
1.3 Margins
NRG's Profit Margin of 12.01% is amongst the best of the industry. NRG outperforms 86.15% of its industry peers.
NRG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 13.07%, NRG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NRG has grown nicely.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 87.05%, NRG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
NRG's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.07% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.01% | ||
| GM | 87.05% |
OM growth 3Y129.62%
OM growth 5Y8.61%
PM growth 3Y-2.57%
PM growth 5Y15.57%
GM growth 3Y16.71%
GM growth 5Y8.7%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), NRG is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, NRG has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for NRG remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, NRG has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
NRG has an Altman-Z score of 3.75. This indicates that NRG is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
NRG has a better Altman-Z score (3.75) than 95.38% of its industry peers.
NRG has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.91. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.91 years to pay back of all of its debts.
NRG has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.91. This is amongst the best in the industry. NRG outperforms 93.85% of its industry peers.
NRG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.04. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
NRG has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.04. This is amongst the best in the industry. NRG outperforms 93.85% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.04 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.75 |
ROIC/WACC0.71
WACC7.49%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.42 indicates that NRG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
NRG's Current ratio of 3.42 is amongst the best of the industry. NRG outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 3.34 indicates that NRG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
NRG has a better Quick ratio (3.34) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.42 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.34 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
NRG shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 34.98%, which is quite impressive.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 15.49% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
NRG shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.43%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -0.09% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)34.98%
EPS 3Y4.03%
EPS 5Y15.49%
EPS Q2Q%30%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.43%
Revenue growth 3Y6.78%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.09%
Sales Q2Q%3.61%
3.2 Future
NRG is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.69% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.06% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y19.1%
EPS Next 2Y14.88%
EPS Next 3Y9.69%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.93%
Revenue Next 2Y2.23%
Revenue Next 3Y2.06%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.38, the valuation of NRG can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NRG is valued a bit cheaper than 64.62% of the companies in the same industry.
NRG's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 29.35.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.69, the valuation of NRG can be described as reasonable.
64.62% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NRG, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NRG to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.10), we can say NRG is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.69 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NRG is valued cheaper than 90.77% of the companies in the same industry.
NRG's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.64 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
NRG's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
NRG has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.54
PEG (5Y)0.67
EPS Next 2Y14.88%
EPS Next 3Y9.69%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NRG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.14%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.64, NRG pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.33, NRG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.14% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of NRG grows each year by 11.64%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.64%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
52.66% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NRG. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
NRG's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP52.66%
EPS Next 2Y14.88%
EPS Next 3Y9.69%
EPA:NRG (3/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
6.64
+0.02 (+0.3%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners3.28%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap518.65M
Analysts82.86
Price Target10.1 (52.11%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.14% |
Yearly Dividend0.26
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.64%
DP52.66%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.62%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.69 | ||
| P/S | 1.25 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.64 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.96 | ||
| P/B | 0.74 | ||
| P/tB | 1.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.64 |
EPS(TTM)0.64
EY9.64%
EPS(NY)0.62
Fwd EY9.35%
FCF(TTM)0.49
FCFY7.33%
OCF(TTM)0.83
OCFY12.57%
SpS5.33
BVpS8.94
TBVpS5.85
PEG (NY)0.54
PEG (5Y)0.67
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.6% | ||
| ROE | 7.16% | ||
| ROCE | 7.26% | ||
| ROIC | 5.29% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.46% | ||
| ROICexgc | 22.24% | ||
| OM | 13.07% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.01% | ||
| GM | 87.05% | ||
| FCFM | 9.14% |
ROA(3y)3.99%
ROA(5y)3.85%
ROE(3y)5.24%
ROE(5y)5.1%
ROIC(3y)4.27%
ROIC(5y)3.25%
ROICexc(3y)7.6%
ROICexc(5y)5.62%
ROICexgc(3y)18.6%
ROICexgc(5y)13.73%
ROCE(3y)5.86%
ROCE(5y)4.46%
ROICexcg growth 3Y136.54%
ROICexcg growth 5Y5.89%
ROICexc growth 3Y143.65%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.44%
OM growth 3Y129.62%
OM growth 5Y8.61%
PM growth 3Y-2.57%
PM growth 5Y15.57%
GM growth 3Y16.71%
GM growth 5Y8.7%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.47
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.04 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.91 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.31 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 90.63% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.53% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 74.1 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 77.27% | ||
| Profit Quality | 76.07% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.42 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.75 |
F-Score8
WACC7.49%
ROIC/WACC0.71
Cap/Depr(3y)67.28%
Cap/Depr(5y)60.13%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.13%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.78%
Profit Quality(3y)122.22%
Profit Quality(5y)123.16%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)34.98%
EPS 3Y4.03%
EPS 5Y15.49%
EPS Q2Q%30%
EPS Next Y19.1%
EPS Next 2Y14.88%
EPS Next 3Y9.69%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.43%
Revenue growth 3Y6.78%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.09%
Sales Q2Q%3.61%
Revenue Next Year1.93%
Revenue Next 2Y2.23%
Revenue Next 3Y2.06%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y31.01%
EBIT growth 3Y145.18%
EBIT growth 5Y8.51%
EBIT Next Year102.5%
EBIT Next 3Y27.03%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-32.44%
FCF growth 3Y7.26%
FCF growth 5Y13.23%
OCF growth 1Y-12.87%
OCF growth 3Y11.88%
OCF growth 5Y-2.37%